Homlungen Lighthouse (Norwegian: Homlungen fyr) is a fully automated leading lighthouse situated on a skerry in the archipelago municipality of Hvaler, Norway. The lighthouse and surrounding buildings, which include residences, outhouse, a well, and engine house are proposed protected as a national park.

Homlungen Lighthouse
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LocationHvaler
Østfold
Norway
Coordinates59°00′58″N 11°01′28″E / 59.016085°N 11.024394°E / 59.016085; 11.024394
Tower
Constructed1867
Foundationgranite
Constructionwood
Automated1952
Height12 metres (39 ft)
Shapesquare tower integral with house
Markingswhite tower, red lantern
OperatorOslofjorden Friluftsråd (Homlungen)[1]
Heritagecultural property Edit this on Wikidata
Light
Focal height13.5 metres (44 ft)
Lens4° order Fresnel lens
Range12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi)
CharacteristicOc WRG 6s.

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References

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  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: Østfold (Fredrikstad Area)". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-03-10.
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